1835.] 



History of the Ramoossies, 



15 



miah with ten of his followers being in the deep ravine 

 near Khamrah northwest of Poorundur, was suddenly taken 

 extremely ill. In the course of the day, a small Detach- 

 ment of horse and foot approached close to the spot where 

 he lay concealed among the bushes. When these had 

 retired to some distance, the Ramoossies moved to Khet 

 Koullah, Oomiah having been transported thence in 

 a blanket. He was now in such agony, that he was con- 

 vinced that death must immediately ensue. He 

 gave directions that the Brahmun Mookassdar of the vil- 

 lage should be sent for ; and upon the arrival of this man, 

 a decoction of some leaves was prepared and administered 

 to him. The medicine gave him great and immediate re- 

 lief ; he did not however recover his usual health and 

 strength for upwards of two months. The gang passed se- 

 veral weeks during the rains in the caves of some of the 

 dilapidated hill forts in Waiedesh ; and as they frequently 

 issued forth from their hiding places to plunder, a proclama- 

 tion was issued offering rewards for the apprehension of the 

 following Naiks : 



Upon the termination of the monsoon, Oomiah determin- 

 ed on following up with greater vigour the system he had 

 been so long pursuing, in the hope that Government would 

 deem it the best plan to conciliate the Ramoossies and give 

 them employment, as at this time many of the discharged 

 and discontented soldiery were moving about the country 

 seeking for service, and might be induced to join the insur- 

 gents. Khristnajee and Witto Naik proceeded to Kolapoor 

 early in September, as the Rajah at the time was in arms, 

 and resolved on opposing the British authority. The Ra- 

 moossies were well received at Kolapoor, and each presented 

 with an honorary dress. They suggested to the Rajah his 

 holding out against the troops advancing to Kolapoor, and 

 that the Ramoossies would endeavour to cause a diversion 

 in his favour by striking a blow at Poona, and otherwise 

 harassing the Government, so as to compel them ultimately 

 to grant better terms to all parties. 



On the 9th of October the Koley Naik, Bulwunt Row^ 



Oomiah, Rs. 1,200 

 Kristnajee, „ 1,000 

 Pandoo, „ 800 



Pudoojee, Rs. 500 

 Bhoany, „ 200 

 Bliojajee, „ 200 



